In a remarkable display of global musical dominance, BTS's Jungkook, with his solo single "Seven" featuring Latto, has achieved an unprecedented feat in the world of music. The song has firmly held its position at the pinnacle of both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts for a record-breaking seven consecutive weeks.
Jungkook's "Seven" made its grand entrance in July, marking a historic moment as it debuted at No. 1 on three of Billboard's charts simultaneously: the Hot 100, Global 200, and Global Excl. U.S. This achievement was particularly notable as it was the first time a Korean soloist had accomplished such a feat.
Since its debut, "Seven" has shown no signs of slowing down. It has consistently maintained its No. 1 spot on both the Global 200 and the Global Excl. U.S. charts, surpassing the record previously set by BTS's own "Dynamite" for the most weeks at No. 1 by any song from a Korean artist.
On September 5, Billboard officially confirmed that "Seven" had successfully defended its top position on both global charts for the seventh week in a row. This makes it the first song of 2023 to debut and spend its initial seven weeks at No. 1 on either chart. Prior to "Seven," the record was held by Miley Cyrus's "Flowers," which enjoyed its first six weeks at the top of both charts.
For the week spanning August 25 to 31, "Seven" garnered an impressive 97 million streams and recorded 12,000 digital sales worldwide. This consistent performance and overwhelming reception from fans globally underscore the song's immense popularity and the artist's undeniable influence in the music industry.
Jungkook's achievement is not just a testament to his talent but also a reflection of the growing global influence of K-pop. As a member of BTS, he has been at the forefront of this cultural wave, and his success as a solo artist further cements his position in the global music arena.
While "Seven" continues its reign, other artists and tracks have also made notable movements on the charts. For instance, Doja Cat's "Paint the Town Red" has surged to No. 2 on both charts, and Zach Bryan's "I Remember Everything," featuring Kacey Musgraves, debuted at No. 4 on the Global 200.
As the music world watches with bated breath, one thing is clear: Jungkook's "Seven" has not only set new records but has also raised the bar for global musical achievements.
The Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts rank songs based on streaming and sales activity from over 200 territories worldwide. The rankings are determined by a weighted formula that takes into account official streams on both subscription and ad-supported tiers of audio and video music services, as well as download sales.
